Mo Wax
1999
Word Power 2: Directrix
About This Album
In a virtually unloving industry, Divine Styler's second solo album is a truly inspiring love piece. Focusing on the self-empowerment aspects of life, over acid infused breakbeats. The Pharaoh Divine Styler divulges potent doses of uplifting abstract lyrics, however the true genius of this recording lays in his work behind the boards. Coming exquisitely original in the house of God, "Hajji" attacks from the jump with its voice manipulated supernova distortion, and DJ Rhettmatic's scratches on the 1's and 2's. With "Time Fold 79" Divine puts his breath control on full display, over a plush piano arrangement, a true dedication to hip-hop's glory days. Creating nothing but timebomb's waiting to explode, "Directrix" is guaranteed head-nodding material. DS spits his lyrics in a robotic talking mode, fluctuating in and out of this hazy futuristic track. Joining forces for the first of two collabo's with his labelmates Styles Of Beyond, "Nova" has a definite "Hot Sex" vibe permeating from its every orifice. SOB's combine wonderfully with DS, as Takbir's performance is especially invigorating. "Microphenia" continues assaulting your eardrums, befuddling you with its seemingly out of nowhere soundscapes, and the SOB's 1nce again aid DS lovely with their spies are us espionage steez.
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